We are the culture, nothing moves without us!
EMPOWERING WOC IN THE MUSIC BIZ
Welcome to So Saucy Records, a black-owned and women-led label that empowers diverse female talent in the music industry. We pride ourselves on our unique business model that blends traditional record label services with patented technology that connects artists and executives seamlessly.
With an invite-only process and vendor voting system, artist development is the key to our success. Our mission is to democratize the music industry and create a space that celebrates women of color in both artistic and executive roles.
Let us show you how we're changing the game!
Who we serve:
ARTIST SERVICES
LABELS
INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
WOMEN OF COLOR
A hybrid model is needed in the music industry to provide a service-based marketplace that caters to the needs of diverse artists, vendors, and artist managers.
DID YOU KNOW?
80%
The number of independent artists have no representation from a manager, agent, or label.
The amount of revenue generated that artists receive from their music via traditional record label contracts
12-20%
22.4%
The number of artists on the Billboard Hot 100 in the last decade that were women; even fewer were women of color.
The number of women of color holding executive or senior-level positions in the music industry.
7.1%
“I ABSOLUTELY HAVE ENCOUNTERED SEXISM IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. I DON’T LOOK AT MYSELF AS A VICTIM…AND CERTAIN BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN AND IT’S BEEN ACCEPTED, AND I THINK IT’S UP TO US AS WOMEN NOT TO
ACCEPT IT AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
I WON’T ALLOW MYSELF TO BE OPPRESSED"
- JANELLE MONAE
Artist Services
Traditional Label
vs.
PROS
CONS
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“Artist-friendly” environment
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Creative freedom
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Partnership Deals
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Release of Master Recording Rights
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Connections
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Team / Consulting
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Limited budget
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Size
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Takes more time to develop an artist
PROS
CONS
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Master recording rights are owned by the label
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Lack of creative control
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Large Commissions
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Commitment
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Advance Recoupment
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Industry Connections
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Wide Visibility
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Budget
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Professional Teams
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Reputation / Status
VIP Executive Team
Our Executive Talent are some of the best in the industry! These vetted professionals undergo a vendor setup process and are matched according to a ranking system based on customer reviews, services rendered, and fees
So Saucy Records is a proud advocate for diversity & maintains a majority of our vendors are of women-of-color led music business
What's It To You?
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ARTIST BENEFITS
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Maximum Creative Freedom
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Maximum Profit
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Sole Copyright Owner
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Team / Consulting
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EXECUTIVE BENEFITS
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Autonomy
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Creative Freedom
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Partnership Deal
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Connections
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Maximum Profit
3
LABEL BENEFITS
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Industry Connections
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Wide Visibility
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Reputation / Status
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Extensive Professional Teams
OUR SERVICES
Artist Development
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Image & Brand / Professional Development Consultation
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Session Booking
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Music Lessons
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Stage Performance Coaching
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Networking Opportunities
Marketing
Distribution
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Digital & Physical Product Distribution
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Distribution through all major channels, including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube, and 150+ platforms
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Electronic Press Kit
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Photoshoot
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Videoshoot
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Social Media Marketing
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Publicity Campaign Management
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Web Design & Hosting
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Management
Publishing
Touring / Promotion
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Technical / Performance Rider
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Performance Booking
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Live Production Planning / Execution
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Broadcast & Online Radio Airplay
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Merchandise
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Copyright Registration
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Mechanical Licensing
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Trademark Registration
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Sound Recording Registration
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Royalty Collection
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Sync Licensing
Exclusive & Equitable
BENEFITS OF AN INVITE-ONLY
DEMOCRATIZED SYSTEM:
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Access to a curated community of music industry experts and service providers, ensuring the highest quality and most effective artist services.
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The ability to vote on potential artists and have a say in the direction and growth of the label, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment.
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Increased exposure and opportunities for growth, as So Saucy Records' reputation and network continue to expand within the music industry.